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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021208 TPFA MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY FEBRUARY 12, 2008 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public Financing Authority was called to order at 7:59 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 5 AUTHORITY MEMBERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts Washington, Naggar ABSENT: 0 AUTHORITY MEMBERS: None Also present were Executive Director Nelson, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones. PUBLIC COMMENTS No input. TPFA CONSENT CALENDAR 27 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 27.1 Approve the minutes of July 24, 2007. MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Agency Member Roberts seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. JOINT CITY COUNCILfrPFA BUSINESS 28 Execution and Delivery of Certificates of Participation Relating to the New Civic Center Facility RECOMMENDATION 28.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 08-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF CERTAIN LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF ' CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION RELATING THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO R: Vul inutes.tpfa\021208 ' 28.2 That the Board of Directors adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. TPFA 08-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF CERTAIN LEASE FINANCING DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO Director of Finance Roberts provided a staff report (of record) A. Mr. Brian Quint, representing Quint & Thimmig, spoke regarding the two proposed Resolutions before the City Council. B. Mr. Jim Fabian, representing Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, highlighted the rating report of the financial results demonstrated by the City of Temecula. City Manager Nelson added the following with respect to the financing of the new Civic Center project: • That the estimated budget remains at $44 million; that $5 million was set aside for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the facility ' • That more than half of the project will be paid by way of cash and that the remaining half will be financed through the Certificates of Participation (COP) bonds • That based on the consultants preliminary analysis, the City may only need to borrow a gross of $24 million as opposed to $25 million, noting that this will be clarified in March, 2008 • That the annual debt service or yearly payment for the bonds is estimated to be $1.5 million • That staff has identified an existing revenue stream from the sales tax of CFD 88-12 • That in 2010, the CFD 88-12 annual debt service will be reduced from $1.6 million to $1.1 million • That in 2017 the bonds will be fully paid and will generate an additional $1.1 million in new revenue which will allow the City to cover the debt service cost For Mayor Naggar, City Manger Nelson noted that the intent would be to pay off the debt service in 5 to 10 years; and that the new revenue stream identified will help pay the servicing of the bonds. In closing, City Manager Nelson noted that staff would be of the opinion that the Civic Center project will establish Old Town as a true downtown; that the parking structure will provide hundreds of new parking spaces to accommodate the economic activity and vitality of Old Town; that the Old Town square will become a major focal point for cultural and community events for many years to come; and that the new civic center will establish Old Town as the center of governmental operations for the citizens of Temecula for years to come. For Council Member Washington, City Manager Nelson reiterated the revenue stream. R: Wlinutes.tpfa\021208 ' A. Mr. Ed Dool, Temecula, relayed his excitement toward the proposed project and thanked staff and the City Council for working with the Old Town merchants to bring this project to fruition. The City Council commended staff on its efforts. MOTION: Agency Member Roberts moved to approve Item No. 28.1. Agency Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous aaaroval. MOTION: Agency Member Comerchero moved to approve Item No. 28.2. Agency Member Edwards seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous aaaroval. ADJOURNMENT At 8:28 p.m., the Temecula Public Financing Authority Meeting was formally adjourned. I 1 ~I I~~ `ti7C~ ~_ r~~ael S. Naggar, Chairman ATTEST: R:1M inutes.tpfa\021208